Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Late night in Washington Heights on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Putnam Valley, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Heights, NY
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Putnam Valley, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Putnam Valley, NY covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 41.7 miles, with most of the trip on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near West 207th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (West 207th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Major Deegan Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 207th Street
Turn right onto West 207th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Major Deegan Expressway
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway toward I 87 North: Albany
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
7
37.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NY 132: Shrub Oak
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward NY 132: Shrub Oak
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Washington Heights, NY and Putnam Valley, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
White Plains
7.8 mi in
|
~12m
Sprain Brook Parkway North
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Peekskill Hollow Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nagle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 16.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Putnam Valley, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Nagle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nagle Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on 10th Avenue
428 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Avenue
4
Turn right onto West 207th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 207th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on University Heights Bridge
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Heights Bridge
6
Continue on West Fordham Road
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Fordham Road
7
Turn left onto Major Deegan Expressway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Toward I 87 North: Albany
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 87
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto NY 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Park Avenue
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 132: Shrub Oak
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto NY 132
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Yorktown Road
17
Turn right onto NY 132
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Barger Street
18
Turn left onto US 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 6
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto Strawberry Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Strawberry Road
20
Turn right onto Foothill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Street
21
Continue on Travis Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Travis Road
22
Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Peekskill Hollow Road
23
Turn right onto CR 20
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oscawana Lake Road
24
Turn right
29 ft
·
2 sec
25
Turn right
190 ft
·
13 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Putnam Valley, NY
The final approach into Putnam Valley, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
New York State Thruway
(2.3 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Putnam Valley, NY
Late night in Putnam Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Putnam Valley, NY covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Washington Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (West 207th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Major Deegan Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Washington Heights, NY and Putnam Valley, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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